Santa Clara County property record for 253 Bernal Rd, San Jose, CA 95119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,360,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $19,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 704-45-014 |
| Primary APN | 704-45-014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,286 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,286 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Pool Area | 5,152 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 253 BERNAL RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95119-1811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4640 BOOK 261 PAGE 6 LOT 88 |
| Legal Tract | 4640 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 512032 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 BERNAL RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95119-1811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202425659455 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0025659454 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 253 BERNAL RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95119-1811 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 BERNAL RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95119-1811 |
| Document Number | 0025899056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25899056 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 585 SOUTH BLVD E, PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Oak Grove Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,305,000 (-5.09%) Land $1,044,000 Building $261,000 | |
| 2025 | $19,220.00 (+543.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,375,000 (+1,712.17%) Land $1,100,000 Building $275,000 |
| 2023 | $2,985.00 (+1.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,876 Land $23,505 Building $52,371 |
| 2022 | $2,942.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GREAT OAKS WC INC private · serves 112,582 people · EPA ID CA4310022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 495 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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